LEGO Rock Band

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Gamer Limit
    90
    Traveller's Tales has once again combined a popular game series with the world of LEGOs, adding their own brand of humor and personality to create a one-of-a-kind band experience that can be enjoyed by families and hardcore rhythm gamers alike.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    The most well-rounded Rock Band on PS3. [Jan 2010, p.115]
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  3. 1UP
    83
    It doesn't stand on its own quite as well as some of this year's other music titles, but it's still a fun, quick romp through pop music seen through a Lego filter.
  5. GameShark
    83
    Grab your sense of humor and your plastic axe and give Lego Rock Band a try.
  6. PSM3 Magazine UK
    83
    Not the best value rhythm action game, but a fun party piece. [Jan 2010, p.78]
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  7. NZGamer
    82
    The game isn’t designed to be a videogame masterpiece, but it succeeds in doing what it attempted to – entertain.
  8. Game Informer
    80
    It’s easy to be skeptical of LEGO Rock Band as a quick cash grab, but Traveller’s Tales’ trademark LEGO silliness blended with a few interesting new mechanics from Harmonix elevates the game to a level fans of both series shouldn’t brush off.
  9. GameDaily
    80
    Despite the lack of online play and songs missing from the set list, Lego Rock Band's happy presentation, enjoyable soundtrack and rockin' gameplay will keep you entertained for quite some time.
  10. GamesRadar+
    80
    LEGO Rock Band does a great job of tailoring the core rhythm gameplay to its intended audience. And if you've ever been a fan of LEGOs and have even a passing interest in music games, you'll have some fun with these blocky rockers.
  11. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    80
    Take away the (great) LEGO visuals and chuck a few extra songs in there and there’d be no reason you wouldn’t be able to pass this off as Rock Band 3. [Christmas 2009, p.76]
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  12. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    In gameplay terms, LRB is essentially no different than any other Rock Band title. [Jan 2010, p.81]
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  13. Games Master UK
    80
    A great addition to the Rock Band series; the version to buy if you've younger siblings to play. [Christmas 2009, p.76]
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  14. PSX Extreme
    79
    The soundtrack is definitely more mature than what was found in Band Hero, but LEGO: Rock Band doesn't do a whole lot to drive the experience forward.
  15. PSFocus
    78
    LEGO Rock Band is the same as the other Rock Band games, but with the LEGO influence. The gameplay isn’t really different compared to the other Rock Band games. It’s fun to play thanks to the great humor of LEGO. The perfect Rock Band game for the kids.
  16. Cheat Code Central
    76
    Whether you're young or old, the LEGO characters and cute vibe will likely appeal to your sensibilities. All in all, LEGO Rock Band is a quality game that will get the whole family jamming together.
  17. Digital Chumps
    76
    LEGO Rock Band has a place in this industry: it’s a Rock Band for families concerned about the appropriateness of the content.
  18. GameSpot
    75
    This charming rhythm game is especially good for first-timers, but it's a little light on content.
  19. ZTGD
    75
    Lego Rock Band really does a great job of delivering top-quality presentation and a decent array of songs.
  20. Gaming Age
    75
    This is the Rock Band game that all the family can easily enjoy. If you’ve been struggling finding a music game that you won’t have to monitor the song list, Lego Rock Band will put your mind at ease.
  21. GameZone
    75
    The game has a decent amount of charm, and the mini-games are nice background distractions. The song list is diverse enough to attract a wide range of players and the game holds on to a light-hearted theme with the animations, background graphics and overall mood.
  22. Play UK
    75
    The shallow tracklist and short-lived experience do harm things somewhat. [Issue#187, p.72]
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Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best PS3 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. OrenM
    Nov 25, 2009
    10
    This is the first game ever on my PS3 that I can play with my any member of my family and we are all very happy with it. It's far better This is the first game ever on my PS3 that I can play with my any member of my family and we are all very happy with it. It's far better then the new guitar hero titles that present boring songs and poor presentation, I mean you can't even know the difficulty level of a song, they invented the intensity term tat says nothing. I found that it's even better then rock band, because you can pay instead of just fail and there are some minor improvements to the game play that someday will move to rock band as a patch. Lets face it, I most of the music titles for the ps2/ps3, I think this is the result of the evolution of them all, for my family, this is the game of the year.… Full Review »
  2. aadms
    Apr 29, 2011
    6
    My kids found it in the bargin bin and love anything about Lego. It's only slightly more playable than the other rock bands because Lego willMy kids found it in the bargin bin and love anything about Lego. It's only slightly more playable than the other rock bands because Lego will give you quite a humorous story line of your Lego rock band's rise to fame. Still, it's a game that everyone in the household would rather watch than play themselves.… Full Review »
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